Junior Sommelier - Shimmers - Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

Jumeirah Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in the UAE is looking for a Junior Sommelier to join their team. Responsibilities include managing wine stock, recommending wines, and supporting service operations. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in a luxury setting, WSET certification, and proficiency in English. The role offers a tax-free salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent health care package

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role in a luxury property or branded restaurant.
• Proficient in English and a second language (preferred European).
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage wine stock and minimize wastage.
• Support service by recommending wines and refill glasses.
• Prepare mise en place and keep wine cabinets organized.
• Communicate wine availability and suggest changes to wine lists.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

WSET certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Micros

Sevenrooms

Job description

Overview

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travelers.

About Madinat Jumeirah:

Set along a two-kilometer stretch of private coastline, Madinat Jumeirah is a beachfront resort comprising four distinctive hotels. Each offers uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, with experiences ranging from the contemporary elegance of Jumeirah Al Naseem to the majestic Arabesque charm of Jumeirah Al Qasr. Guests can also enjoy the serene waterfront setting of Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and the secluded Arabian houses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. Together, they form a one-of-a-kind destination rooted in Arabian luxury hospitality. The resort features over 20 curated restaurants and lounges, the traditional Souk Madinat Jumeirah, dedicated kids’ clubs and some of the region’s most versatile event and conference spaces.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sommelier to join the Shimmers team in Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Monitor and manage wine stock, ensure proper rotation, storage, and minimize wastage from opened bottles.
• Support service by recommending wines, refilling glasses, and taking new orders during service.
• Prepare mise en place, keep wine cabinets clean and organized, and label open bottles correctly.
• Communicate wine availability updates and suggest changes to wine lists when needed.
• Participate in daily briefings, share feedback, and assist the team when required. Join training sessions, tastings, and contribute to team wine knowledge.
• Assist in inventories, report variances, and complete assigned tasks on time. Maintain wine chillers at correct temperatures and record them accurately.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• One or two years of experience in the same role with a strong F&B background in a 5-star luxury property or a standalone/branded restaurant.
• Proficient in English and a second language (European languages are desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Micros, and Sevenrooms.
• Expert in Wine, WSET certification required.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.